The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-11-03

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of southwest Georgia, who was q class
mate of Mr.. Davis at West Point. 1t
WAS about three o'clock when Mrs Davis
and Mrs. Hays left tho grounds and re-
turned to Crest Hill.
THE SOCIAL FEATURE.
After quiet dinner, tho lady mom-
bers of tho Davis family began to make
ready for the Thnlian Club German and
Winnie. This was tho social evont of
the week, and a most delightful affair it
was. The Volunteers armory, at which
tho german was given, was elaborately
decorated and the scene was q bcauti-
full one. Here were gathered the leading
society people Of Macon, and thor
guests from oil parts of the South
Beautiful women, handsomely dressed,
mado the asscmblege o brilliant one, one
which was an honor to tho occasion.
Mrs. Davis and Miss Winnie, were escort
ed to the arnory by Captain Johnston.
Mrs. Hays did not attend. The german
was led by Mr.. W. II. Fulton, Jr. A
pleasant incident was the presentation
to Miss Winnie Of beautiful brooch, Us
q souvenir Of the occasion. 1t was the
gilt of the Thalian Club, and the pre-
sentation was made by Major William
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few romarks. The dancing was kept up
until after midnight.
TIE BEAUTIFUL GIFT.
The fruit bowl presented to Mrs.
Davis is one Of the handsomcst pieces Of
silverwaro ever manufactured. When
the Macon committeo first went to
Beauvoir, somo of the members were
struck with tho fac that while many
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Mr.. Davis and Miss Winnie ut different
times, Mrs. Davis had not been the re-
cipient of quite so much attention of
this nature. They at once determined
that Macon should be heard from, and
tho result was the order for this beauti-
full souvenir. Tho bowl, which is prob
ably eight inches in diamtcr, rests upon
silver tray, upon which is inscribed the
words:
Mrs. jefferson Davis, from tho citi-
zcns Of Macon, October 10Th, 1897.
Tho dinmond brooch presented to
Mrs. Hays is in the shape of crescent,
and contains thirteen diamonds. 1t is
an exquisite specimen of the. jewelers.
art. 1t is the gift of the State Fair asso-
Ciation through its directors, and Mr..
Pcarco Horn has been largely instru-
mental in its purchase. 1t cost about
5000.
The Thalinn Clubs favor was COM
bination hair pin and brooch. 1t is a
star and crescent, consisting OF dia-
monds, rubies and emcralds, set in gold
1t must have cost nearly $500.
MACON, Ga, October 2G.--At o'clock
to-day tho old veterans drew up in line
in front Of tho Lanier House, and
marched to the Johnston mansion, where
JEFF Davis is stopping during his stuy in
Macon, and from there he was escorted
to the Fair grounds, where no made n
brief speech and reviewed tho remnant
soldiers. In the course Of his address,
he said: "Friends and Brethren: I am
like that flag, torn and tattercd by
storms and years. / love it for its own
sake; 1 love it for yours; [ love it rs a
mennonite Of what your fathers did, and
hoped that you would do. There are a
great many things that / would like to
say, but my physical condition will not
admit of it. L wish my arms were large
and long enough to embrace you all at
once. God bless YOU"
At this iuncture Governor Gordon
arose amidst widest enthusiasm and
welcomed the cx-president to the State
and in behalf Of the people of Macon.
Brief speeches were mado by Senator
Colquitt and others.
,, MACON, GA, October 27.-To- day was
;, wet and sloppy. The city has been vel
:, filled, and every train brings in new
{ arrivals. Mr.. Davis and party were pre-
, vented from going to the park to-da!
, and participating in the scenes and Incl
, dents of the day, on account of the
weather. This was great disappoint
y ment to tho crowd, although ever!
veteran saw him yesterday cat home.
All wanted to sec him again to-day, bu
> it was not deemed prudent for him t.
n leave the house.
\ Mr.. Davis cannot attend the Athen
y fair; his physicians think it would seri
e ously endanger his lif. Mrs. Hays an'
Miss Winnie have accepted tho invita-
ton rendered them by the Athenaeum c
that city to attend q complimentary re
J, ception in their honor, and will leav
81 Saturday morning for Athens. The
% will be the guests Of Mrs. Howell CObt
) MIR. and Mrs. Davis will return homo 0
d that day.
. The management Of the Academy {
II Music rendered q complimentary pc
fOrmancc to Mr.. Davis and party, il
Guiding Governor Gordon, Senator Co
.. quit and other distinguished gentlemen
n Mrs. Bowers in "Lady Audley's Secret
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n a Leaf from tho Book OF the Past.
BELMONT, May 27, 1871.-The lor
;S i deferred wish has been accomplished
D. have seen and conversed with Presidel
10 Davis. At last! Tears dim my eyes aa
u realize that great desire has been q
n tained. L am writing history for yo
ID my children, and your mother tells yt
"a ncw Of her interview with tho mi
y" "whom she most delights to honor
81 tells you Of one President, JeifersC
IL Davis, denrer, far dcarcr now, in Il
-, hour of defeat, than he was when Chi
n Magistrate of the Southern Confederac
e,, How L sympathized with our fall
NO chieftain in his degradation when no W
A. taken through the streets of Angus
cd guarded, no woman in that hour Of pc
Cl daring to wave her handkerchief to hi
III or make sign Of sympathy-an DO
u when men were so crushed by dCfC
o., tbot tho close plrrjuUp 1osgp8 NV GRO ~